Vice President, School of Continuing Education

Health & Welfare::

• Mt. San Antonio College offers a competitive and excellent benefits package providing medical, dental, and vision benefits to eligible employees and their dependents. Lifetime supplemental medical benefits are also available for eligible retirees.
• The College contributes an annual premium up to the family coverage amount equivalent to Kaiser Permanente $15 office visit medical, DeltaCare HMO dental, VSP vision and life insurance plans for eligible employees.

The District participates in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and National Benefit Services.

*Note: The District does not cover Medicare expenses. Please visit the Mt. San Antonio College Benefits Website for further information. Salary and Health & Welfare Benefits are subject to change based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement or Meet-and-Confer agreements depending on job classification.

Annual Salary Step Range:

Steps 1 - 6: $ 278,148.00 - $ 317,280.00 annually

Open Date: 09/29/2026

Initial Screening Date: 11/05/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

District Rights:

We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Application Requirements:

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on the above listed Initial Screening Date are assured consideration.

Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position:

1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application.
2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.
3. A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.
4. If applicable, all candidates, including current or former employees of the college, are required to show evidence of the awarded/conferred degree from the issuing college/university, and this evidence must be submitted with the online application to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of the diploma are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be requested if an offer of employment is made.
5. Optional – Three letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation). Confidential letters of recommendation are not allowed for this position.

Special Note to Applicants:

To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College Property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit the Mt. SAC Employment Website to complete and submit your application for this position.

A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources telephone #: (909)274-4225. Human Resources e-mail: employment@mtsac.edu.

Do Not include photographs or personal information (e.g. DOB, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents.

Long Distance Travel for Interviews: If you are selected to participate in an interview and attendance will require you to travel in excess of 150 miles from your residence, please contact the Human Resources Technician listed on the interview invitation to discuss accommodation and/or travel reimbursement.

Foreign Transcripts::

Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to the application and submitted by the filing deadline. Accredited evaluation agencies can be found on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Website.

Selection Procedure::

A committee will evaluate applications, considering the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

Interviews may include a writing sample, committee presentation, and/or performance test. The start date will follow Board approval and live scan clearance receipt.

Definition:

Under the direction of the President/CEO, plan, organize, control, and direct operations and activities of the School of Continuing Education, including adult basic education, short-term vocational education, workforce development, education for older adults, K–12 and high school noncredit programs, community and contract education, English as a second language, older adult programs, adults with disabilities, adult secondary programs, and other workforce development related programs; provide executive leadership and direction for programs, services, resources, and initiatives that support student access, achievement, transition, and success and respond to the educational and workforce needs of the communities served by the College. Participates as a member of the President’s Cabinet with other senior administrators.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

Receives administrative direction from the College President/CEO. Exercises general direction and supervision over management, faculty, professional, technical, and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of management and supervision.

Examples of Essential Functions (Illustrative Only):

1. Assists in leading the College in the full range of administrative and governance roles, including budget, strategic planning, accreditation, Board policies and administrative procedures, personnel decisions, labor relations, community and legislative advocacy, facilities planning, equity and diversity, and marketing and public relations.
2. Leads the School of Continuing Education Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation review to ensure ongoing and timely compliance with accreditation standards and overall school improvement.
3. Provides leadership in fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and managers to promote student success and equitable outcomes.
4. Leads and assumes overall responsibility for department programs, services, activities, budget preparation and control, development, and writing of policy under the School of Continuing Education.
5. Leads institutional effectiveness and strategic planning efforts within the School of Continuing Education, including the development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of institutional program review, Mt. SAC 2035, the Transition Plan, the Workforce Development Plan, and other strategic planning processes.
6. Develops and oversees the College’s noncredit enrollment management plan and assumes responsibility for managing scheduled noncredit classes to meet the College’s enrollment targets.
7. Leads the School of Continuing Education faculty and staff to collaborate with College stakeholders and community partners in establishing and sustaining local and regional workforce development activities.
8. Oversees initiatives as assigned, including but not limited to competency-based education, Credit for Prior Learning, Student Equity and Achievement Program, and California Adult Education and Strong Workforce Programs.
9. Provides strategic oversight of outreach, recruitment, and community engagement efforts supporting enrollment in all noncredit and community services programs.
10. Collaborates with various stakeholders, constituent groups, committees, labor unions, and shared governance groups to ensure the success of programs and students; represents the College in regional consortia.
11. Oversees the implementation changes to federal, state, local, and College policy; analyzes and evaluates compliance, ensuring effectiveness.
12. Promotes growth and development of contract and community education that meet the regional and local demand of the community, employers, and partner agencies.
13. Leads noncredit faculty and staff in implementing pathways to credit programs and employment for students.
14. Ensures College compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations on noncredit instruction and noncredit student support, as well as related policies and procedures.
15. Leads advocacy for noncredit and community services students and programs through ongoing communication with state Chancellor’s Office staff, educational partners, federal and state legislators, and government agencies.
16. Support noncredit faculty with the development of curriculum, review, and revision in collaboration with the Academic Senate.
17. Oversees School of Continuing Education annual budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary. Provides leadership for the Academic Support Centers alignment in collaboration with Instruction Division managers, including infrastructure and noncredit technical support.
18. Provides leadership for and builds effective relationships that strengthen and expand support programs and resources, ensuring diverse, equitable, and inclusive practices in serving students and hiring employees.
19. Selects, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees on performance; makes decisions regarding discipline; assesses training needs utilizing staff and managers in other divisions to understand and receive training in various areas.
20. Establishes, implements, and fosters an environment of belonging as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility (DEISAA).
21. Participates in and supports employee participation on committees, task forces, and special assignments, including, but not limited to, Screening and Selection Committees, mandated trainings, and DEISAA related trainings as required.
22. Prepares and delivers DEISAA-minded presentations related to assigned areas as required.
23. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

1. Principles and practices of supporting a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment.
2. The community college role in higher education, including the mission of the California Community Colleges.
3. Regulations and processes for development and review of noncredit curriculum and community services programming.
4. Understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students, community members and employees.
5. Enrollment management principles; credit and noncredit attendance accounting processes and systems.
6. Processes and procedures for faculty recruitment, evaluation, and professional development and implementation of negotiated agreements.
7. other educational systems (e.g., K-12, adult education, and universities, to the community college and noncredit programs).
8. Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, evaluation, and project management.
9. Principles and practices of public agency budget development and administration and sound financial management policies and procedures.
10. Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
11. Operation of a computer, a variety of assistive devices, mobile devices, and assigned software.
12. Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs and operational needs of the assigned department.
13. Record-keeping principles and procedures.
14. Accreditation standards and institutional reporting processes related to accreditation.
15. Techniques for effectively representing the College and building collaborative relationships with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
16. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, socio-economic levels, and ethnic groups.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Oversees and addresses gaps in diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility in recruitment and retention of faculty, management, and staff.
2. Implements, advocates for, and communicates the College’s vision and commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment.
3. Creates and executes resources and programming towards the goal of being a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist academic and work environment.
4. Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including those from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
5. Prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
6. Develops a program budget within state and local constraints.
7. Enhances student access to academic programs through appropriate schedule management and regular review of program effectiveness.
8. Represents assigned departments to other College divisions and departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains and interprets departmental programs, policies, and activities; facilitates collaboration and resolves complex issues requiring executive-level coordination and decision-making.
9. Provides leadership in the identification and measurement of student outcomes to improve learning opportunities for students.
10. Plans and implements new academic programs and learning support services to maximize student success.
11. Promotes shared governance and collegiality, staff cohesiveness, and the core values of the institution.
12. Reviews situations accurately and determines appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures; understands scope of authority.
13. Interprets, applies, explains, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
14. Communicate effectively in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
15. Establishes, fosters, and maintains effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
16. Learns and applies emerging technologies and methods, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Education and Experience:

1. Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university with major coursework in any academic discipline; and
2. Five (5) full-time equivalent years of increasingly responsible experience in adult education and/or noncredit education; and
3. Three (3) full-time equivalent years of experience in higher education at the dean level or higher.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
2. Proven track record of implementing or overseeing programs or policies relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility, preferably in institutions serving minoritized populations such as Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI); OR
3. Proven track record of participating in programs relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility, preferably in institutions serving minoritized populations such as Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI).

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.

Equivalencies:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is listed in the Minimum Qualifications section.

Environmental Elements:

Must be able to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including technological devices; to communicate with individuals at various College and meeting sites; the ability to understand and comprehend written and electronic materials; and the ability to receive, review, and respond to communications in person, before groups, and over and through various media. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although movement between work areas may be required. Positions in this classification occasionally may need to physically reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 20 pounds.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Incumbents may interact with staff, students, and/or the public in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Conditions of Employment:

The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio College’s campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities.

Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live-scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live-scan services shall be borne by the candidate.

Notice to all prospective employees: The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment.

As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: Mt. SAC Annual Security Report.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘Responsible Employee’ under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the College’s Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.

Mission, Vision, and Equity Statement:

Our Mission: The mission of Mt. San Antonio College is to support all students in achieving their educational goals in an environment of academic excellence. Specifically, the College is committed to providing quality education, services, and workforce training so that students become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, global society. The College pledges to prepare students for lifelong learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of associate degrees and certificates, and the completion of career and transfer pathways. The College will carry out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. The College is dedicated to serving our community through improving economic achievement, advancing civic engagement, enhancing personal well-being, promoting critical thinking, and enriching aesthetic and cultural experiences.

Our Vision: Mt. San Antonio College strives to be regarded as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. We will be viewed as a leader in community college teaching, programs, and services. As a premier community college, we will provide access to quality educational programs and services, focusing on student success within a climate of integrity and respect. We will earn this reputation by consistently exceeding the expectations of our students, our staff, and our community.

Mt. San Antonio College Mission and Goals

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

The College is an equal-opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics.

The District works to create an inclusive environment that provides a safe haven for international students, veterans, re-entry students, LGBTQIA+ students, and students of various learning styles regardless of citizenship status.

We are committed to hiring Faculty, Staff, and Management who understand how cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence, fosters cultural, racial, and human understanding, and provides positive role models for all students.

2023-26 Equal Employment Opportunity Plan

Demographics:

We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training.

The District is a proud Chicanx/Latinx, and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority Serving Institution, serving over 74,655 students based on the 2023-2024 academic year.

The student population is as follows:

• by Ethnicity – 58.53% Latinx, 9.30% White, 20.85% Asian, 2.83% Filipino, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 3.64% Black/African American, 0.27% American Indian, 2.30% two or more races and 2.05% unknown;
• by Gender – 54.96% Female, 43.11% Male, 0.66% Non-Binary, 1.27% unspecified;
• and by Age – 47.71% ages 19 or younger, 19.37% ages 20-24, 8.53% ages 25-29, 5.51% ages 30-34, 3.90% ages 35-39, 5.16% ages 40-49, 9.79% ages 50 and older.

The current employee population is as follows:

• by Ethnicity – 38% Latinx, 19% White, 15% Asian, 4% Black/African American, 2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 1% Two or More Races, 19% unknown;
• by Gender – 54.59% Female, 43.64% Male, 1.77% unspecified;
• and by Age – 3.57% under 20 years, 27.38% ages 20-29, 21.81% ages 30-39, 20.87% ages 40-49, 26.35% ages 50 and older.

Conflict of Interest:

Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio College’s Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).

Inquiries/Contact:

Human Resources
1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399
Phone: (909) 274-4225
E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu